Telangana students can register for the Central Sector Scholarship Scheme (CSSS 2025) until December 15 . The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TGBIE) extended this deadline for both new and renewal applicants. Applications are processed through the official website, scholarships.gov.in.
The Ministry of Education’s Central Sector Scholarship Scheme provides financial assistance to eligible college and university students nationwide.
Application Deadlines
The final date for students to submit fresh or renewal applications is December 15 . Following student submissions, Institute Nodal Officers (INOs) must complete their verification process by December 31 . Students must ensure their applications are complete and accurate before the deadline.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who qualified for the Intermediate Public Examination (IPE) 2025 are eligible to apply. This includes students seeking new scholarships and those renewing existing ones for the academic year 2025-26. The scheme targets students demonstrating both merit and financial need.
How to Apply
All applications for the CSSS 2025 scheme must be submitted online. Students should visit scholarships.gov.in to access the application portal. The website provides all necessary forms and detailed guidelines for both fresh and renewal applications. Applicants must follow all instructions carefully for a successful submission.
Past Scholarship Selections
Official TGBIE data shows that 61,135 candidates were previously selected for the scholarship. These students ranked within the top 20th percentile. The selections reflect the scheme’s wide reach across various categories:
| Category | Candidates Selected |
|---|---|
| General Category | 18,696 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 33,932 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 8,446 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5,361 |
| Persons with Disabilities (PH) | 43 |
This distribution highlights the scheme’s support for students from diverse backgrounds in their pursuit of higher education.